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August 23, 2026
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Next Public Performance:  Arlington Heights Heritage Festival on September 19
Registration now open for Ladies Hula - Fall Session - Starting September 21
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Next Public Performance

Saturday, September 19, 2026
Arlington Heights Heritage Festival

9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Arlington Heights, Illinois

The Barefoot Hawaiian will be performing at this festival.  The full event runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon with the Barefoot Hawaiian show from 10:15 to 10:45 AM.  The show will consist of an Emcee and 2 Dancers.

The Arlington Heights Park District writes:

"Explore the cultural diversity within our community and enjoy a variety of exhibits, demonstrations and live performances. Presented by the AH Park District, AH Memorial Library, AH Historical Museum and the Village of Arlington Heights.
The Arlington Heights Farmers Market will be open before and during Heritage Fest! Stop by from 8AM-12PM for even more fun!"

Arlington Heights Historical Museum

110 W. Fremont St.
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004

Arlington Heights 2026 Heritage Fest Web Page


Fall Class Announcement
Registration Now Open

Ladies (Wahine) Adult Hula - Fall Session -  6 Week Class

Advanced Registration for this Class is Now Open

6 Week Class on Monday Evenings starting September 21, 2026

This class is for ladies who want to learn or continue learning Hula for fun, pleasure, and exercise.
This is a relaxed, no-pressure dance class for the non-competitive, non-professional dancer who wants to learn Hula strictly for fun, pleasure, and exercise. 
No previous dance experience needed (Hula or otherwise).  Learn Hula in just 6 weeks!

A total of 6 classes running on consecutive Monday Evenings, 
7:00 - 7:45 PM, starting September 21.
Dates are: September 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2026.
Tuition is $140.00 for the complete 6-week course.
This is an open class, all ladies welcome to register, no previous experience needed
Advanced Registration Deadline is September 14, 2026
Don't hesitate registering in advance if you plan to attend.
While late enrollment may be offered later, the class may be cancelled if the minimum number of advanced registrations is not met, not to mention, late enrollment may not be offered at all if the maximum number is reached.
Download the flier below for the details and registration information

Download the Fall 2026 Ladies Hula Class Flier & Registration Form  (236K)


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Footsteps is on Summer Hiatus after the June Edition

So that we may focus on our shows and performances for the now commencing Luau Season, Footsteps is on Summer Hiatus for the months of July and August and will return in September.  For all the Summer happenings, please return to this web site regularly for all the performances and shows coming up and any special announcements.  Look for regular updates to our Event Schedule and to this News Room web page throughout the summer.  Mahalo!


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